"Apostle" and "Apostolic"

Faith Debate: Sunday, September 6th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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What is meant by the words "apostle" and "apostolic" in in a biblical sense and in a contemporary setting? Are there "apostles" today? If not, why not? If so, in what way? The Faith Debate panel addresses this issue from varying perspectives.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Barry Robert Starliper. Author, The Apostle Jesus: The Kingdom Among You

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Using Labels

Faith Debate: Sunday, August 30th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Are labels helpful or hurtful? Or perhaps both? What about labels being necessary? The Faith Debate gathers a panel together to attempt answering these questions.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Pamela Blake. Elder, Strong Tower

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"Racially Charged" Words

Faith Debate: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Is the word "thug" an offensive word? In what context can labelling people/behaviors cross the line into being offensive? Are such concerns merely microaggression nonsense?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Pamela Blake. Elder, Strong Tower

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Diversity in the Church

Faith Debate: Sunday, August 16th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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"Diversity is our strength" has been broadly misapplied for many years. However, does this mean that lack of diversity represents a weakness in the church? The Faith Debate panel chews on these sorts of ideas and questions in this episode.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Pamela Blake. Elder, Strong Tower

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Diversity in Society

Faith Debate: Sunday, August 9th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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A black women who grew up in the South before becoming an academic in the North steps onto the panel with two white men to talk about "racial" tensions in the church and the broader culture.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Pamela Blake. Elder, Strong Tower

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Being Black

Faith Debate: Sunday, August 2nd, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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In the context of heightened tensions between blacks and whites in Baltimore, the panel for The Faith Debate grapples with "racism" and what some say about being black.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Pamela Blake. Elder, Strong Tower

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Francis Scott Key the Slaveholder

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 26th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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One of America's favorite sons is Francis Scott Key, who is most famous for writing the words to The Star Spangled Banner. However, he's not a favorite son according to some people due to the fact that he owned slaves. How should Christians think about these things?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Bernie Beall. Founder, Great Commission Families

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Christian History of Maryland's Flag

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 19th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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The Maryland State Flag is overtly Christian, and almost nobody knows about its history and symbolism. The Faith Debate shares the background and deep meaning of the classic banner.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Bernie Beall. Founder, Great Commission Families

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Francis Scott Key the Christian

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 12th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Francis Scott Key penned a poem that would go on to be the United States National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner". As do all people, he has a complicated life story. This episode of The Faith Debate focusses on FSK's Christian belief.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Bernie Beall. Founder, Great Commission Families

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Christian Aspect of the National Anthem

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 5th, 2015

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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After a short discussion about online financial scams the panel turns its attention to Independence Day and the United States National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner", which has a distinctly Christian backstory.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroad Valley Church

Bernie Beall. Founder, Great Commission Families

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com